Man arrested in North Asheville after robbery attempts

4 incidents reported; Jones Elementary locked down briefly

10:16 PM,
Mar. 4, 2013

William Matthew Lynn

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A man was arrested Monday morning following a string of what police said was four incidents of robbery, attempted robbery or assault downtown and in North Asheville.

William Matthew Lynn, 32, who police said was from Nashville, Tenn., was arrested in North Asheville shortly after he was seen on the campus of Jones Elementary School a little after 9 a.m. He faces 11 charges.

Jones Principal Sarah Cain said she confronted Lynn, who was apparently simply cutting through the campus on foot to try to elude police. ...